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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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