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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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