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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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