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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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