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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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