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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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