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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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