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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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