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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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