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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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