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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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