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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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