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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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