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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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