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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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