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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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