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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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