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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the 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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