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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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