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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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