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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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