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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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