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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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