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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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