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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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