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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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