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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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