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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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