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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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