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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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