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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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