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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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