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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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