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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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