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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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