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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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