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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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