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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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