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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)