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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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