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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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