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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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