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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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