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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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