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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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