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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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