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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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