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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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