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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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