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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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