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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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