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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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