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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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