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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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