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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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