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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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