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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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