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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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