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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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