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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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