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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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