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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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