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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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