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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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