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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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