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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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