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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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