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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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