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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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