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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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