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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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