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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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