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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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