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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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