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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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