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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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