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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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