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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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