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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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