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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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