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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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