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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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