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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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