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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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