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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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