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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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