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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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