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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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