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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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