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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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