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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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