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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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