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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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