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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key 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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