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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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