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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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