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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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