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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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