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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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