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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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