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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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