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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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