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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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