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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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