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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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