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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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