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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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