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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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