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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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