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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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