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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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