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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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