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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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