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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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