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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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