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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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