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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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