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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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