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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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