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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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