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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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