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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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