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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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