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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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