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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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