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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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