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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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