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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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