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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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