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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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