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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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