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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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