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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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