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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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