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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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