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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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