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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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