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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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