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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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