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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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