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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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