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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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