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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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