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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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