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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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