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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines 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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