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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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