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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)