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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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