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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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