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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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