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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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