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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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