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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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