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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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