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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major 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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