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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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