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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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