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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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