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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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