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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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