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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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