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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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