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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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