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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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