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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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