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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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