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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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