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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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