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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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