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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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