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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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