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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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