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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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