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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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