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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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