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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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