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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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