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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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