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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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