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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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