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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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