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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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