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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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