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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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