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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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