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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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