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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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