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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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