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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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