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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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