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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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