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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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