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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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