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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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