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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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