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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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