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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with 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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