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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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