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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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