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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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