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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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