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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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