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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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