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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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