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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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