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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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