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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the 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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