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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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