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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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