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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business 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 low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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