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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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