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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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