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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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