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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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