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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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