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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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