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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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