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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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