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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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