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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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