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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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