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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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