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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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