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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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