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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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