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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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