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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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