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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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