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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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