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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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