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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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