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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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