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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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