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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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