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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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