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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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