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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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