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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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