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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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