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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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