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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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