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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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