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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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