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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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