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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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