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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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