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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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