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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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