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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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