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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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