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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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