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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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