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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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