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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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