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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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