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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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