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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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