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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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