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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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