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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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