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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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