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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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