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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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