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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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