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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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