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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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