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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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