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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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