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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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