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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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