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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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