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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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