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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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