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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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