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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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