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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major 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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