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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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