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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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