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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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