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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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