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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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