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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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