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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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