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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor 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 technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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