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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)