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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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