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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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