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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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