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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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