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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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