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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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