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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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