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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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