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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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