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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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