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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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