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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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