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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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