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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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