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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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