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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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