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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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