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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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