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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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