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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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