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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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