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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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