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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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