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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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