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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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