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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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