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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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