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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different 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 educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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