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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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