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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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