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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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