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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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