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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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