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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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