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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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