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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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