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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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