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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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