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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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