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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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