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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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