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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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