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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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