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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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