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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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