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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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