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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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