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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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