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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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