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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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