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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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