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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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