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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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