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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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