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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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