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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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