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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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