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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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