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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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