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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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