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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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