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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online 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 would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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