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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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