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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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