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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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