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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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