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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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