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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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