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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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