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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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