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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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