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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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