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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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