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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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