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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key 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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