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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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