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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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