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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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