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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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