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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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