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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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