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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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