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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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