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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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