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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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