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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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