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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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