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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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