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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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