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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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