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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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