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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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