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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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