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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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