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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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