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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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