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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like 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 online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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