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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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