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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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