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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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