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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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