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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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