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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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