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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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