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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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