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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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