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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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