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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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