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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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