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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers 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 massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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