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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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