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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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