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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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