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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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