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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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