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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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