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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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