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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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