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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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