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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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