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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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