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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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