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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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