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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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