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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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