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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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