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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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