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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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