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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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