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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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