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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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