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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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