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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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