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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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