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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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