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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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