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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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