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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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