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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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