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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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