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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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