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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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