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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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