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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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