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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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