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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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