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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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