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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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