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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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