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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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