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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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