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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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