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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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