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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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