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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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