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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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