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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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