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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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