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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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