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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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