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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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