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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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