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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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