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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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