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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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