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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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