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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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