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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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