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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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