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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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