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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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