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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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