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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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