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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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