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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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