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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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