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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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