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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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