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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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