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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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