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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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