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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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