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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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