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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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