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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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