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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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