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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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