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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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