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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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