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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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