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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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