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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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