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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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