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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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