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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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