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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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