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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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