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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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