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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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