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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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