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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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