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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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