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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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