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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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