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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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