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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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