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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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