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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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