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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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