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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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