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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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