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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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