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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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