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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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