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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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