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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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