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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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