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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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