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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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