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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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