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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition