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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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