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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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