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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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