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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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