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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the 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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